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UAE Sets 10% Emirati Quota in Private Sector by 2026

12/12/2025

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The United Arab Emirates government announced quotas to raise Emirati nationals in the private sector to 10% by 2026.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) upgraded the Wage Protection System (WPS) to strengthen wage governance.
The upgrade covers more than 99% of private-sector workers with monthly salary transfers totaling over AED 35 billion.
It aims to streamline payments, reduce disputes, and boost labor-market efficiency.

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The United Arab Emirates government announced quotas to raise Emirati nationals in the private sector to 10% by 2026.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) upgraded the Wage Protection System (WPS) to strengthen wage governance.
The upgrade covers more than 99% of private-sector workers with monthly salary transfers totaling over AED 35 billion.
It aims to streamline payments, reduce disputes, and boost labor-market efficiency.